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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,820 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $23,365 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,250 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $21,925 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $48,990 | $57,590 | $94,990 | $24,740 | $33,980 |
| Base Invoice | $45,561 | $53,559 | $88,341 | $22,998 | $31,561 |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,600 | 3,600 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 450 | 450 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | 700 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,800 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 675 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | |||
| Sound Package | 900 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 350 | 350 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 435 | 435 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 650 | 800 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,348 | 3,348 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 410 | 410 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,001 | 1,001 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 637 | 637 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,638 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 614 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,787 | 1,775 | |||
| Sound Package | 819 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 319 | 319 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 319 | 319 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 396 | 396 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 592 | 728 | |||
| Options (change) | 8,320 | 8,320 | 1,090 | 9,360 | 6,135 |
| Options (change) | 7,739 | 7,739 | 1,014 | 8,532 | 5,585 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 720 | 720 |
| Total Price | $58,185 | $66,785 | $96,955 | $34,820 | $40,835 |
| Total Invoice | $54,175 | $62,173 | $90,230 | $32,250 | $37,866 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,560 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,589 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 302hp V6 | 402hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | M6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 830, 14 | 195, 10 | 195, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-19 | 255/50-19 | 265/45-20 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $58,185 | $66,785 | $96,955 | $34,820 | $40,835 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,805 | -7,155 | -13,055 | 0 | -3,300 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $51,380 | $59,630 | $83,900 | $34,820 | $37,535 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,250 | $32,520 | $0 | $2,715 |
| Total Invoice | $54,175 | $62,173 | $90,230 | $32,250 | $37,866 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,336 | -6,661 | -12,149 | 0 | -3,060 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $47,839 | $55,512 | $78,081 | $32,250 | $34,806 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,673 | $30,242 | $0 | $2,556 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | M-Class | M-Class | M-Class | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | ML350 | ML550 | ML63 AMG | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Wood trim, alternative type | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $8,345 | $8,695 | $14,595 | $1,540 | $4,840 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,805 | $7,155 | $13,055 | $0 | $3,300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,336 | -6,661 | -12,149 | 0 | -3,060 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | M-Class | A3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 189.1 in | 168.7 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 69.5 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,752 lb. | 3,264 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 15.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.4 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.4 in | 34.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.2 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 965 | 50% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 965 | 50% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 0 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1705 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 17% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cassette player | 50 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 67% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 525 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
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